Illinois

States Leading the Move to Wind Power in the U.S.

As of 2022, wind power is the largest renewable energy source in the United States. The amount of electricity generated from wind power has grown significantly in the past 30 years. The total installed wind capacity in the United States was over 130 GW by the end of 2021. This was exceeded only by China on […]

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Babcock & Wilcox to Aquire Majority Stake in US Solar Firm

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in Illinois-based solar energy contractor Fosler Construction Company, aiming to significantly enhance its capabilities in solar energy. The transaction is expected to close at the end of September 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Fosler Construction will be part of […]

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Facebook Signs PPA to Purchase Power From Apex’s 300 MW Wind Project

Apex Clean Energy has executed a PPA with Facebook for approximately 170 MW of renewable power from its 300 MW Lincoln Land Wind project in Illinois. Apex Clean Energy has announced that Lincoln Land Wind has executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Facebook for approximately 170 MW of renewable power from the Illinois-based wind […]

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200 MW Harvest Ridge Wind Farm is Operational

Walmart is one of the offtakers from the wind project EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world with a presence in 14 countries, has completed the construction its 200 MW Harvest Ridge wind farm in Douglas County, Illinois, USA. Through […]

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IEA Announces Award for 250 MW Wind Project in Illinois

IEA a leading infrastructure construction company with specialised energy & heavy civil expertise has announced a wind energy project award in Illinois. Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialised energy and heavy civil expertise has announced a wind energy project award in Illinois. The award is for the construction of […]

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Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact

As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019.   Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […]

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Utah’s Vivint Solar to Bring Low-Cost Solar Panels to Illinois

Marking the company’s first expansion into the Midwest region, Vivint Solar plans to create over 100 jobs in the state within the year. Utah based residential solar solutions provider, Vivint Solar plans to expand availability of its affordable residential solar energy systems into Illinois, with services beginning in the greater Chicago area. Marking the company’s […]

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Conti Solar Advances its National EPC Solar Services

Presently, the company has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Utah. Solar EPC company Conti Solar is currently expanding its regional staff to support its growing operations in west of the Mississippi. Presently, the company has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, […]

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